Prashant Kishor Accuses SSP of Election Interference in Bankipur By-Election
Patna, August 2: Prashant Kishor, the leader of Jan Suraj and candidate for the Bankipur Assembly by-election, met with Bihars Chief Electoral Officer on Saturday. He accused the Patna police and district administration of attempting to influence the election. Following the meeting, he claimed that over the past two to three days, the police collaborated ... Read more Prashant Kishor Accuses SSP of Election Interference in Bankipur By-Election
Bihar Minister Takes Swift Action Against Corrupt Data Operator
Patna, August 2: In a startling incident in Bihars Sitamarhi district, a data operator openly demanded a bribe of 50,000 in front of a minister. The minister, Lakhendra Paswan, promptly contacted district officials to terminate the operators services. The situation unfolded when several individuals approached Minister Paswan, seeking assistance regarding the non-disbursement of government grants ... Read more Bihar Minister Takes Swift Action Against Corrupt Data Operator
Grand Inauguration of Hamare Ram Epic Drama in Patna
Patna, August 2: The Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Chaudhary, inaugurated the grand epic drama Hamare Ram on Saturday at the Bapu Auditorium of the Samrat Ashok Convention Center in Patna. During the event, he paid tribute to Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita by offering flowers and encouraged the performers. Renowned actors, including Ashutosh ... Read more Grand Inauguration of Hamare Ram Epic Drama in Patna
Farmers Welcome Extension of PM Kisan Scheme for Five More Years
New Delhi, August 2: The central government has decided to extend the Prime Minister Kisan Scheme for another five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The Union Cabinet has approved a financial allocation of 31 lakh crore for this initiative. Farmers in Bihar have welcomed this decision and are urging the government to make the scheme ... Read more Farmers Welcome Extension of PM Kisan Scheme for Five More Years
Elderly Man Shot Dead Over Path Dispute in Bihars Vaishali District
Patna, August 2: A 70-year-old man was shot dead on Saturday morning in a long-standing dispute over a path in Vaishali district, Bihar. The incident occurred in the Raghopur East Panchayat area of the Judawanpur police station jurisdiction. The victim has been identified as Harbanshu Rai. The shooting has led to heightened tensions in the ... Read more Elderly Man Shot Dead Over Path Dispute in Bihars Vaishali District
Garbage piles up as Patna reels under third day of sanitation workers strike
Bihar Minister Faces Corruption Allegations During Public Hearing
Patna, August 1: Shocking allegations of corruption emerged during a public hearing conducted by Bihars Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister, Lakhendra Kumar Roshan, also known as Lakhendra Paswan. A resident from Sitamarhi claimed that he was asked for a bribe of 50,000 to release pending grant funds under the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Act. ... Read more Bihar Minister Faces Corruption Allegations During Public Hearing
Simplify procedures, protect homebuyers interests, CM directs RERA
Ensure smooth traffic on Nehru Path during metro work, CM tells officials
PMCH performs rare surgery on 13-year-old
7-year jail to ex-minister, husband in arms case
Police seize 3k litres of mahua liquor in Gaya raids
Born in Muzaffarpur, Kanishka is now Britains AI minister
Probe ordered into tractors footbridge ride in Buxar after video goes viral
A significant fire erupted at the Judicial Magistrate First Class office on Saturday morning. The blaze destroyed numerous important case files and legal records before court proceedings began. Firefighting teams battled for hours to bring the flames under control after the incident. Officials are now assessing the extensive damage and investigating the fire's cause. Hearings scheduled for Saturday have been postponed due to the fire.
PK seeks probe into police role in Bankipur bypoll, files complaint against Patna SSP
Police foil attempt to damage canal project in Jamui
Ministers to take part in Nashamukt Yuva campaign today
Patna SSP played a questionable role in Bankipur byelection: Prashant Kishor
JSP leader accuses Patna SSP of trying to hamper polling; petitions Bihar CEO who says he will order a probe and take action; Mr. Kishor to hold press conference on August 2 to bring evidence into the public domain
Bihars Seed Ball Plantation Campaign Promotes Environmental Conservation
Gaya, August 1: A significant seed ball plantation initiative took place on Saturday at the historic Ramshila Hill in Gaya, Bihar. Organized by the Gaya Forest Division, the event featured Dr. Prem Kumar, the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, as the chief guest. He emphasized the importance of making environmental conservation a public movement. ... Read more Bihars Seed Ball Plantation Campaign Promotes Environmental Conservation
Minister gets first-hand experiences of bribery in govt offices, orders action
Case files reduced to ashes in Patna court blaze
Ex-battalion clerk gets life term for colleagues murder in West Champaran
3 women held with liquor on train at Buxar
Minister gets first-hand experience of bribe demand, orders action
3 held in recruitment exam paper leak case in Bihar
One of the accused claimed that a similar modus operandi had been adopted during the Assistant Election Development Officer (AEDO) examination held in April this year, the statement said
Major Arrests in Bihar Exam Paper Leak Case: Three Detained Including Biometric Supervisor
Patna, August 1: In a significant crackdown on the alleged paper leak of the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commissions recruitment exam for the Home Guard, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has arrested three individuals. The arrested include Raj Samdarshi, also known as Raja, Abhishek Kumar, and biometric supervisor Nitesh Kumar. Following their presentation in court, ... Read more Major Arrests in Bihar Exam Paper Leak Case: Three Detained Including Biometric Supervisor
Danapur division steps up monsoon safety measures
Railways to run 1 more Shrawani Mela special train from today
33rd Foundation Day Celebrated by 24th National Rifles Battalion at Bihar Regimental Centre
Danapur, August 1: The Bihar Regimental Centre in Danapur proudly celebrated the 33rd Foundation Day of the 24th National Rifles Battalion (Bihar) with great honor and enthusiasm. This occasion also served as a tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation. Established on August 1, 1994, under the capable ... Read more 33rd Foundation Day Celebrated by 24th National Rifles Battalion at Bihar Regimental Centre
Centre releases additional Rs 1,09,019 crore tax devolution to states to boost capital spending
The Union government released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore tax devolution on August 1, 2026. This amount is separate from the scheduled monthly devolution for August. The move aims to strengthen state finances and boost developmental expenditure. Uttar Pradesh received the largest share of this additional fund. Other states like Bihar and Madhya Pradesh also received significant allocations.
Security tightened in Bihars Madhubani border district amid communal tension in Nepal
Tensions have persisted in several districts of Nepal since communal clashes erupted in Sunsari in Koshi province, prompting authorities to impose curfews, prohibitory orders and step up security deployment
Nepal communal tensions: Security tightened in Bihar's Madhubani border district
Security has been heightened along the India-Nepal border in Madhubani district. This action follows recent communal violence that erupted in Nepal's Sunsari province. Authorities imposed curfews and prohibitory orders in affected Nepalese districts. Nepalese officials imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Saptari district. Indian police are conducting surveillance and deploying additional forces to ensure peace.
Tensions Rise in Bihars Grand Alliance Ahead of Bankipur By-Election
Patna, August 1: The results of the Bankipur Assembly by-election are yet to be announced, but tensions within Bihars Grand Alliance have already surfaced, particularly between the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Congress spokesperson Asitnath Tiwari has openly questioned the electoral strategy of the RJD and its leader Tejashwi Yadav. He emphasized that ... Read more Tensions Rise in Bihars Grand Alliance Ahead of Bankipur By-Election
Bihar man walks into police station with crocodile on his shoulder, videos goes viral
A young man in Bihar's Supaul district left people stunned after turning up at a police station with a crocodile slung over his shoulder. The reptile had been spotted in a paddy field, where its sudden appearance sent villagers into a panic and drew hundreds of people to the spot.
Bihar: STF constable arrested in Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case
Police had maintained that Tiwari opened fire when they attempted to arrest him on June 17 and that they retaliated in self-defence
Patna, August 1: Political activity in Bihar intensified following the resignation of BJP MLA Devesh Kumar from the Bihar Legislative Council. This development opens the door for Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash to potentially enter the upper house. Devesh Kumar submitted his resignation to the council president through the backdoor on Friday evening. Several senior ... Read more BJP MLA Devesh Kumar Resigns, Paving the Way for Minister Deepak Prakashs Entry into Bihar Legislative Council
Vigilance Bureau Arrests Sub-Inspector for Bribery in Aurangabad, Bihar
Patna, August 1: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau has achieved another significant success in its anti-corruption campaign in Bihar. A police sub-inspector was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of 50,000. The accused has been identified as Umesh Kumar, who was stationed at the Risiya police station in Aurangabad district. He was arrested on Friday near ... Read more Vigilance Bureau Arrests Sub-Inspector for Bribery in Aurangabad, Bihar
Pollard, Pooran, Russell headline Canada Super 60 Season 2 player draft
Experts train doctors on surgical innovation at AIIMS-P programme
Man dies after bike crashes into tree in Buxar
BJP accuses Jan Suraaj-RJD of silent pact in Bankipur poll
PMO, CM hail Bihars first sea shipment of makhana to Canada
VIB nabs Aurangabad SI for taking Rs 50k bribe
Before television dimmed lights, Patna had a thriving English theatre culture
Banned medicine worth Rs 32 lakh seized
NHAI to bid out 54 highway projects worth Rs 1.80 lakh cr in FY27
National Highways Authority of India plans to bid out 54 projects this fiscal year. These projects will cover 2,442 kilometers with a capital cost of Rs 1.80 lakh crore. This is a significant reduction compared to the previous year's identified projects. Projects will be awarded across thirteen states using various construction models. The identified highway projects are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi.
Woman united with family after 9 years
Demand grows to include Gaya in Ramayana Circuit
Transport dept plans wider EV charging coverage around Patna
Civic body warns outsourcing firms over staff shortage amid strike
2 kids on way to tuition crushed by tractor in Nalanda
After hours of wait for hearse, Munger family transports body in e-rickshaw
Bihar police arrest STF constable in Bharat Tiwari fake encounter case
Twenty-eight-year-old Tiwari was allegedly killed in a fake encounter on June 17, 2026 in Bhojpur district, after he had surrendered to the police
No teacher will be transferred against their choice under new policy: Minister
BJP MLC Devesh Kumar resigns to save cabinet berth of NDA partner
Manoj Kumar appointed principal-in-charge of SGG College
Teen beaten to death on theft suspicion in Gaya
Earlier Supreme Court rapped the Bihar government for keeping an unelected Minister, Deepak Prakash, beyond the six months grace period
PUCL demands action against Bihar police officers for illegal detention of its members
PUCL Bihar Unit General Secretary Sarfaraz said that Akash Keshav, Advocate-on-Record (AOR), Patna High Court, has attimes assisted the Patna High Court as Amicus Curiae.
Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri, supported by the Alliance for Change, Transformation & Innovation (ACTION), will convene the 3rd National Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2026 on August 7 at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Themed “ Krishi Samriddhi 2047: Building a Resilient & Self-Reliant Agriculture Ecosystem ,” the summit is structured across two tracks: Track 1 on Dairy, Nutrition, Fisheries & Livestock, and Track 2 on Crops, Inputs, Technology & Rural Value Chains. Dr. Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, with fellow dignitaries at the 2nd Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2025 The theme draws on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for value addition in India's dairy sector, spotlighted recently through India's four-medal debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, and Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah's cooperative renaissance, which is adding 75,000 new dairy cooperatives under White Revolution 2.0 and 6,000 new fisheries cooperatives under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The Summit is the ninth in a series of national and regional dialogues Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri have convened since 2024: two previous national editions in Delhi and six regional consultations across states including Bhopal, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Patna, Baraut and Alwar. Together, these editions have brought together over 1,000 delegates and 120+ speakers, spanning policymakers, scientists, cooperative leaders, industry executives, startups and farmers, and have generated 190+ documented best practices and award-winning initiatives from across India's agricultural ecosystem. Each edition has fed grassroots insights into formal policy recommendations submitted to central and state governments, positioning the platform as a sustained channel between the field and the policy table rather than a one-off conference. " This platform exists because India's agricultural story cannot be told from one vantage point alone ," said Dr Navneet Anand, Executive Director, Sustainability Matters . " Krishi Samriddhi 2047 brings dairy, fisheries and livestock into the same conversation as crops, inputs, technology and rural markets, because the transformation we are chasing runs across all of these value chains, not through any one of them in isolation ." The 3rd edition is supported by partners across sectors, including Indian Railway Finance Corporation (a Navratna CPSE), Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Limited (COMFED), Odisha Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited, SIRA Seeds, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), and Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO). " Agriculture touches every one of us, whether we grow it, process it, fund it, regulate it, or simply eat it, and that shared stake is exactly why each of us carries a responsibility to be part of this discourse ," said Dr K C Ravi, Director General, Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards . " The Summit exists to make that participation possible, bringing policymakers, cooperatives, scientists, industry and farmers to the same table so solutions are shaped collectively rather than in silos ,” he added. India's dairy output has grown 70% in eleven years - from 146 to 239 million tonnes - even as livestock and fisheries expand at nearly 7% and 8-9% a year, among the fastest-growing segments of the rural economy. Track 1 builds on this momentum, examining cooperative-led growth across dairy, nutrition, fisheries and livestock. Track 2 turns to the crops-and-value-chain economy - seeds and sustainable inputs, regenerative farming, and the technology and market infrastructure connecting farms to consumers. The Summit is part of a continuing effort by Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri.in, India's leading digital platform for agricultural news and analysis, to drive sustained, solution-oriented conversations on the issues shaping Indian agriculture, from climate resilience to rural finance and cooperative governance, bringing diverse stakeholders into direct dialogue rather than parallel monologues. The day includes an inaugural session and track-wise knowledge sessions, culminating in the Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2026, recognising individuals, institutions, cooperatives, companies and government bodies across 44 categories for measurable contributions to India's agricultural ecosystem.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC Devesh Kumar on Friday resigned from position in the Bihar Legislative Council, paving the way for Deepak Prakash to get elected and continue as state minister.
Bihar Police arrest STF jawan in Bharat Bhushan Tiwari 'fake encounter' probe What was the case
Digvijaya Singh acquitted in 14-yr-old defamation case over remarks against Baba Ramdev
A Bihar court acquitted Digvijaya Singh in a 14-year-old defamation case. The case involved alleged remarks made against Baba Ramdev in 2012. Singh attended the court proceedings via video conferencing for the final hearing. A former BJP leader had filed the complaint alleging objectionable remarks. The court pronounced its judgment after the final hearing concluded.
India exports 7 tons of Bihar's Makhana to Canada
The consignment, comprising 7 metric tonnes packed in two containers, was dispatched through Mundra Port to ZKV Foods, Canada.
Low turnout marks bypolls in Bihar's Bankipur, MP's Datia & Gujarat's Manjalpur
Low voter turnout marked bypolls in Bihar, MP, and Gujarat. Bankipur in Bihar saw just 34.31% voter turnout, a significant decrease. Datia in Madhya Pradesh recorded 71.41% voting after a conviction led to a vacancy. Manjalpur in Gujarat had 37.5% polling following the sitting MLA's demise.
EOU raids six premises linked to engineer in DA case
India-Nepal forces step up vigil along border in West Champaran
Govt fixes 676 of 702 highway black spots, plans ITMS rollout
FIR against 46 in Rs1-crore bank loan fraud in Araria
34.3% turnout in Bankipur assembly byelection; parties claim victory
SC asks govt to explain Bihar mins continuance as minister
AN College students join Red Run 2026 to promote HIV/AIDS awareness
Bihar woman found dead in Bengaluru rental home
'How is unelected minister continuing for over six months?' SC raps Bihar govt
The Supreme Court questioned the Bihar government regarding a minister's continued service. This minister has served beyond the six-month constitutional limit without legislative election. The court seeks an explanation for this continuation under Article 164(4) of the Constitution. A petition challenges the minister's reappointment after a government change. The court referenced a prior judgment on similar constitutional provisions.
Woman held for theft after posing as relative in Bhojpur village
Voter Turnout High in Bankipur Assembly By-Elections as Leaders Cast Their Votes
Patna, July 30: Voting is underway for the Bankipur Assembly by-elections in Bihars capital, Patna. Long queues of voters have been seen at polling stations since morning. Alongside regular voters, central ministers, MPs, MLAs, and other political leaders have exercised their voting rights, urging citizens to participate actively in this democratic process. BJP MP Ravi ... Read more Voter Turnout High in Bankipur Assembly By-Elections as Leaders Cast Their Votes
NCW set target of eliminating child marriage across country by 2030: Rahatkar
The national average of child marriage stands at 23.3%, while West Bengal, Bihar and Tripura have among the highest rates, with over 40% of women married before the age of 18
BSEB intermediate spot admission 2026 schedule announced; registration begins August 5
Bihar School Examination Board announced the Intermediate spot admission schedule. The online process for vacant seats begins August 5, 2026. Students can complete this admission process until August 11, 2026. Institutions will update admitted students on the OFSS portal by August 12. All required documents must be submitted within the specified timeline.
Man beheads sister-in-law over delay in serving food, hangs head from banyan tree
A woman was allegedly killed by her brother-in-law in Jehanabad district on Tuesday. The accused reportedly attacked her with an axe after a dispute over food. He then allegedly hung her severed head from a banyan tree near his home. Villagers discovered the gruesome scene and alerted the local police. The accused was apprehended by villagers and handed over to the authorities.
NDA Leaders Express Confidence in Bankipur By-Election Results
Patna, July 30: During the by-election for the prestigious Bankipur assembly seat in Bihar, state ministers Ramkripal Yadav and Ashok Chaudhary cast their votes alongside family members at polling stations. After voting, both leaders spoke to the media, asserting that NDA candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha would emerge victorious. They claimed that the people of Bankipur ... Read more NDA Leaders Express Confidence in Bankipur By-Election Results
Bihar bypoll: Around 4.6% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Bankipur assembly seat
Bankipur assembly bypoll saw low voter turnout in the initial hours. Prashant Kishor, a former strategist, is making his electoral debut here. The BJP has held this seat continuously since nineteen ninety-five. Senior leaders and ministers cast their votes early in the morning. Kishor alleged supporters were detained, claiming the BJP fears losing.
A Bihar Congress functionary has approached the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in proceedings concerning alleged excessive use of force against students protesting over the NEET examination paper leak controversy. Dr Abul Farah Shazli, District Secretary of the District Congress Committee in Saharsa, has filed an application in the writ petition instituted by Rajya Sabha [] The post NEET paper leak protests: Bihar Congress leader moves Supreme Court seeking FIR details, protection for students from coercive action appeared first on India Legal .
Devotion Peaks as Sawan Month Begins at Baba Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand
Deoghar, July 30: The commencement of the Sawan month has brought an overwhelming surge of devotion to the world-renowned Baba Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. A long queue of devotees dressed in saffron can be seen along the 105-kilometer Kanwar path stretching from the northern banks of the Ganges in SultanGanj, Bihar, to Deoghar, Jharkhand. The ... Read more Devotion Peaks as Sawan Month Begins at Baba Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand
Sawan 2026 begins with huge rush at Shiva temples across India
The holy month of Sawan began on Thursday with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples across India to offer prayers and perform jalabhishek. Temples in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand witnessed heavy footfall, while the Kanwar Yatra gathered momentum amid heightened security arrangements.
Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor accuses Bihar Police of detaining supporters at BJP's behest
Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur by-election. He accused the ruling BJP of using police to influence the crucial electoral contest. Kishor claimed over sixteen supporters were taken into custody without formal records. He stated the BJP feared defeat and devised a plan to hold supporters until voting concluded. Kishor vowed to pursue action against police officials after the bypoll.
High Drama Before Bihar Bypoll, Prashant Kishor Claims Supporters Detained
Prashant Kishor on Thursday accused the Bihar Police of detaining many of his supporters, allegedly at the behest of the ruling BJP
Voting begins for Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur assembly bypolls
Voting began on Thursday for by-elections to the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat, with polling underway at designated polling stations across the three states. The counting of votes will take place on August 3.
Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur bypoll. He claimed the ruling BJP fears losing the assembly seat and orchestrated these detentions. Kishor stated police could not reveal the whereabouts of over sixteen detained supporters. He further alleged the BJP used administrative machinery and a fake video to influence voters. The Jan Suraaj Party founder vowed action against erring police officials after the bypoll.
Voting commenced for by-elections in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia constituencies. Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat also saw polling begin on Thursday. The counting of votes for all three by-elections is scheduled for August 3. BJP leaders expressed confidence in securing victories in these crucial contests. Opposition parties also voiced optimism about their electoral prospects in the bypolls.
